Fatal paramethoxy-amphetamine (PMA) poisoning in the Australian Capital Territory

Lamberth, Paul G; Ding, Geoff K A; Nurmi, Liisa A

doi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.2008.tb01695.x

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To the Editor: Recently, we treated a patient with fatal paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA) poisoning. We believe this is the first PMA poisoning to be reported in the Australian Capital Territory.

Calvary Health Care ACT, Canberra, ACT.

Correspondence: Paul.Lamberth@Calvary-ACT.com.au

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